Israel
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Israel

Tel Aviv beaches, Jerusalem stones and the Dead Sea

Culture·Couples·Food & wine
The brief

Israel — Tel Aviv beaches, Jerusalem stones and the Dead Sea quiet.

Tel Aviv (The Norman) for the beach city — Bauhaus architecture, three-star tables, the most international beach culture in the eastern Mediterranean. Jerusalem (The Jaffa in Tel Aviv as base) for the old city, the Dead Sea and Masada by guided day trip. Beresheet for the Negev desert close.

We book Israel for cultural couples and curious families, with private guides throughout.

CultureCouplesFood & wineAdventure
When to go

A year in Israel

Mar – May
Spring

Peak weather, wildflower bloom in the Galilee.

Jun – Aug
Summer

Hot — ideal for Tel Aviv beach weeks, hot in Jerusalem.

Sep – Nov
Autumn

Warm sea, soft light, ideal cultural touring.

Dec – Feb
Winter

Mild Tel Aviv, cool Jerusalem, rare desert rain.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Israel

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Israel

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Jerusalem
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Jerusalem

Sacred sites, old stones, museums and one of the world’s most layered cities.

The David Citadel · Mamilla Hotel · Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

Tel Aviv
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Tel Aviv

Beaches, design, dining, nightlife and a modern Mediterranean rhythm.

The Norman Tel Aviv · The Jaffa · The David Kempinski Tel Aviv

Dead Sea
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Dead Sea

Mineral waters, desert views and a restorative landscape unlike anywhere else.

Herbert Samuel Milos Dead Sea · Isrotel Dead Sea · Herods Dead Sea

Eilat
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Eilat

Red Sea beaches, snorkeling, family resorts and year-round sunshine.

Royal Beach Eilat · Herods Palace Eilat · Dan Eilat

Galilee & Golan Heights
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Galilee & Golan Heights

Lake views, wineries, villages, nature and a greener northern escape.

The Scots Hotel · Setai Sea of Galilee · Pereh Mountain Resort

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